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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam
The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.
Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.
Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- gahaliwills@yahoo.fr (Yahoo, France; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "gahaliwills@yahoo.fr" <wgaha002@yeah.net>
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 04:29:03 +0800 (CST)
Subject: Enquiry
Dear Chosen partner,
It's my pleasure in contacting you today for this mutual investment proposal. Having gotten your contact, My client wants to investe SIXTY Million FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATE OF AMERICA DOLLARS, in your country through your company in any viable and profitable venture that you will recommend either as a shareholder or joint venture partnership.
Please be assured that the funds are from a genuine source and I am willing to present you all the necessary documents to authenticate my claims.
Get back to me by mail and send to me below info.
1. Full Name:
2. Telephone Numbers:
3. Your Age:
4. Your Occupation:
5. Your Home Address:
I am looking forward to hearing from you immediately,
Get back to me by mail: gahaliwills@yahoo.fr
Thanks
with my best regards
Mr Gahali Williams
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